Senior Trial Attorney

The Position

This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with premises and general liability experience who are looking to develop in their careers by joining a dynamic national coordinating counsel team. Premises security experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a complex defense litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including trial, mediation, or negotiated settlement.
• Develop and implement case strategy, including early case assessment, motion practice, discovery planning, and trial preparation.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, briefs, and legal memoranda in state and federal courts.
• Take and defend depositions, manage written discovery, and work closely with expert witnesses throughout the litigation process.
• Represent clients at court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other dispute resolution proceedings.
• Provide strategic legal advice and regular case status updates to clients, including in-house counsel and insurance representatives.
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues across offices on complex litigation matters and multi-jurisdictional cases.
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and legal support staff as appropriate.
• Participate in trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit management, and trial strategy development.
• Maintain strong client relationships while delivering high-quality legal work and responsive client service.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in Texas
• 15+ years of insurance defense, premises liability, catastrophic loss, and/or general liability experience
• Negligent security experience a plus
• Trial experience preferred
• Dispositive motion practice experience
• Superior analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Legal project management experience is helpful

Benefits

Wilson Elser offers a competitive compensation package, generous paid time off, a 401(k) match, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage. Additionally, employees enjoy a flexible hybrid work arrangement and access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits.